If you have dental insurance through your employer, you probably have access to a guaranteed set of treatments you’re allowed to use in a given year. However, if you don’t use those benefits, it’s extremely unlikely that they will be available to you come the new year. That’s why dentists all over are encouraging and helping patients make the most of their benefits before January 1st, 2020, the most common day for benefits to reset. If you find yourself asking “how do dental benefits work?”, you’ll want to keep reading.

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Now that you’ve undergone the initial consultation process and Dr. Petty has determined you have enough healthy bone to receive a dental implant in Tullahoma, the next step is to move forward to have your missing tooth replaced, but what does that entail? That question is answered in detail as you continue reading.

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Restoring a smile with dental implants is often a lengthy and delicate process that involves multiple steps. If you’re preparing to undergo this remarkable restorative treatment, you may want to learn more about the journey ahead of you. This article is the first in series of three that explores the steps you must go through to complete the dental implant process. In this piece, we’ll discuss the initial consultation and how your dentist prepares your mouth to receive a dental implant in Tullahoma.

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Every mom’s goal is to get that perfect family photo, but what if your household’s smiles aren’t so perfect? Whether you think your family’s oral health needs room for improvement or not, oral hygiene for you and your kids is more important than you think. Your family dentist in Tullahoma will explain some helpful tips for how all your loved ones can maintain great oral health and keep smiling confidently throughout every photo opportunity.

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